Communications

Mountain View County is committed to sharing information with ratepayers, businesses, and media - anyone who has an interest in what's happening in our community.

Here is a snapshot of what Communication does to keep you informed:

• Prepares and distributes County media advisories and news releases.
• Coordinates the development and use of the corporate logo, word mark and images.
• Develops new and recent editions of What's New In Mountain View.in both the Mountain View Gazette and Hitching Post News (Click here to view recent editions)
• Prepares documents assisting with Council initiatives.
• Designs publications and prepares content to promote economic development in Mountain View County ie. Mountain View County Lifestlye and Business Magazine
• Coordinates layout, content development and distribution of Mountain Views six times per year.
• Maintains and generates content for the County weblog- Straight Talk
• Creates and prepares content on topics covering all County departments for print, radio and internet dissemination.
• Serves as a liaison for Council and Administration to assist in working with media, organizations, other communications professionals, and members of the public.
• Coordinates initiatives such as the Reeve at Large survey, and the Mountain View County Community Identity project.
• Maintains, creates and updates content for www.mountainviewcounty.com and Twitter.
• Creates materials and participate in public relations and recruitment initiatives- such as Trade Fairs, industry conferences, public meetings- as directed by Council and administration.

As well, we welcome your questions and inquiries. Should you require information on an issue or emerging development, please contact us. Please contact:

Doug Plamping
Chief Administrative Officer
doug.plamping@mountainviewcounty.com
403-335-3311 - Extension 112

Jonathan Koch
Communications Coordinator
jonathan.koch@mountainviewcounty.com
403-335-3311 - Extension 214

Mountain View County would like to provide the following disclaimer for all online and social media:

"While Mountain View County endeavours to maintain the currency and accuracy of information published via electronic media, the information is subject to change. It is advisable that users ascertain the currency of information immediately prior to use. Mountain View County disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of social media. Links to external websites and Facebook or Twitter user accounts, and all other social media accounts, are provided as a convenience to users and such sites and associated content are not under the control of Mountain View County. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of that website, service or person by Mountain View County. Mountain View County is not responsible for the content or reliability of links, or for any loss or inconvenience arising from their use."